Category: Athens State News
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Athens State University Launches “Coach,” A New AI-Powered Career Tool
Athens State University has partnered with CareerVillage.org to launch Coach, an innovative AI-driven career development tool designed to support students, alumni, and the broader Athens State community. Coach brings together a licensed, in‑course career platform and website‑embedded tools. These resources deliver personalized guidance and NACE career readiness competencies to help users explore pathways, build skills,…
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2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line-up. The convention is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 – Saturday, October 3, 2026. 2026 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up: All concerts will take place on the Main…
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2026 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with The Gibson Brothers
The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues on Thursday, March 19 with a performance by The Gibson Brothers. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall at 7:00 pm. There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the…
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Youth Art Month Begins March 3 at Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Tuesday, March 3. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent will feature pieces of art from K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as students from some area private schools. The artwork is divided into…
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“Wise Women” Art Exhibit Coming to Athens State on March 2
Athens State is pleased to host Wise Women, featuring the artwork of Athens State student, Char Baxter. At the age of 74, Baxter is currently studying at the Alabama Center for the Arts to earn her Master of Fine Arts in Integrative Art with a concentration in Painting and Drawing. Wise Women features mixed media…
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Athens State Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction
In a higher education landscape often dominated by rankings and test scores, Athens State University has been recognized for what truly matters: a transformative undergraduate experience. For the 2025-2026 academic year, Athens State has been named a College of Distinction, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart.…
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International Women’s Day Celebration Featuring Screening of “Lilly”
Athens State University will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 pm with a screening of “Lilly,” an inspiring movie based on the remarkable life and activism of Lilly Ledbetter. The screening will be held in McCandless Hall, complete with complementary popcorn and beverages. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Lilly…
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Athens State Awarded $2M Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation
Athens State University has been awarded a $2,000,000 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to increase STEM degree completion of low-income and high-achieving undergraduates. Fourteen scholarships of up to $15,000 each will be available to students majoring in a STEM field through the College of Arts and Sciences for the Fall 2026 semester. This project…
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Alabama Center for the Arts Announces Newly Named Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center
The Athens State University Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Performing Arts building the Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center. This follows a vote from the Alabama Community College System who also approved the naming. Senator Arthur Orr has been instrumental in the formation, development, and expansion of…
